♦ Salisbury Police sources report that The Smoke Pit Restaurant, at 109 E. Innes Street in Downtown Salisbury was the victim of a “burglary-forcible entry” where a burglar entered through a door using a prying tool to jimmy it open. The burglar stole $2,000 in packaged meat and caused $500 worth of damage to the entry door. The crime was reported to 911 dispatch at 8:48 a.m. and brought police to the address.

Other thefts of meat have been made since December 20th. The losses of all the meat thefts appears to be $5,000.

Citizens having any knowledge about this crime are urged to call the Salisbury Police at 704-638-5333. If you fear retribution, want to remain anonymous and possibly collect a reward of up to $1,000, information can be submitted 24/7 via the web: http://tips.salisburyrowancrimestoppers.org/ or by calling the Salisbury-Rowan Crime Stoppers at 1-866-639-5245.